Small Entry Mud Room

   I wanted to reduce the clutter in our main area of our home. With the kids being back in school and having so much clutter in the front main room it looked horrible. So, I decided to take the little entry way from the garage and turn it into a mud room. Hubby and I both had different ideas some how we managed to work it out!

   I wanted a bench storage, but my husband didn't. After, looking at so many places we finally decided to head out to IKEA. I ended up agreeing on Hubby about not having a bench storage so that we can have 8 cube storage. All storage are from IKEA even the hooks. The rest of the decor are from TJ Maxx , Marshall and Michaels.

This 1st picture shows it with all 5 hooks!

Hubby came up with an idea to put the kids Initials on the baskets. People ask me what I have inside the baskets and boxes? The 2 bottom baskets 1 is the boys soccer stuff and the other I have my small purses and kids socks. The boxes on 1st room in bottom. One has the kids library books that other is empty for now. On top shelf from left I have more kids books inside. The 2 little photo boxes I have batteries in the one and the other are school supplies like pencils, crayons, and so on. The last box is the papers I keep throughout the kids' school year!

I love how it came out and also love that my main room area has no more shoes, bags and so on in the front anymore.

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Marianthi

Easy DIY Easter center piece

   This year I'm behind with deocrating for Easter. As for now I just try to figure out a center piece for my table. Here is what I came up with it. It simple and cute...

and here I changed with the Cross

Have a Blessed Day

Easy DIY Peppermint foot lotion

   Just made my 2nd batch of foot lotion. I been wanting to make it for a long time. I thought it would be difficult but I sure was wrong! There is a trick to getting the butter to whip though.

   Living in South Florida and all day with sandals makes my feet cracked and dry. I made the first batch a little over 2 weeks ago. So, far I'm loving it. Softens my feet adding peppermint to hydrate, and iy increases circulation in my feet. I add this every night with socks on. This so far has been working great on me...

Peppermint Foot Lotion

1 cup shea butter
1/3 cup coconut oil
4-5 drops peppermint essential oil


1. Melt the shea butter in a saucepan on low heat until liquid then stir in coconut oil.

2. Remove and let it cool. Add your peppermint oil.

3. Once it solidifies whip with a mixer until its butter-like

(Note** Since living in Florida made it hard for me to whip it. What I did was  I put it in the freezer for about 5- 10  minutes once it turned solid. I took it out and scraped down the sides before whipping it.

4. Place in a clean jar!

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Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

   One day at the grocery store I was waiting in line. There was a health magazine and I was reading through it. I came to a page showing how to wash your fruits and veggies in vinegar. Well, I decided to give it a try.

   Believe it or not It really works! It's simple and takes very few minutes of your time. Here is what I did. I filled up a bowl with 3 parts of water to 1 part of white vinegar. Let them soak for about a minute or 2. Then drain and rinse with water.  Let them dry or pat dry on a paper towel or towel. This will keep them from molding and they will last for weeks!

  Oh just to let you know they do not taste or smell like vinegar either!


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Lavender essential oil in Mascara

  Have I told you I love using essential oils? I have so many different brands. About 4 years ago I was a buying oils from Young living. Lavender is very common oil to use for many reasons. I was told to put Lavender oil in my mascara. Placing a drop into your mascara, helps to volumize and strengthen your lashes, promotes eyelash growth and extends your mascara life. I've noticed that my mascara applies much more smoothly to my eyelashes.

Have you done this lately? If so, what do you think about this tip?

Marianthi

Oreo cookies and cream pudding

    This pudding is divine and thanks to my one friend J posting it on Facebook a while back.  My kids always ask me to make it now. Here is the recipe simple and easy...

1 bag Oreos crushed ( I use half of the 2nd bag also)
8oz cream cheese soften
1/4 cup butter soften
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups milk
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
1/2 tsp vanilla
12 oz cool whip (thawed)

Cream together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar & vanilla. In separate bowl mix milk and pudding chill until set. Fold slowly cool whip after pudding has set. Add cream cheese mixure, layer with Oreas...

Chill until ready to serve!!

Enjoy!

Papaya Hair Mask.

   I absolutely love this mask. Thanks to my wonderful neighbor sharing it with me. Let me begin first by telling you that I had no clue what papaya was. It all started after having my first child. When I got home from the hospital my neighbor knew that I was having problems with bowel movements. She went to her house and brought over to me a pear like fruit calling it Papaya. Right away she made me oatmeal with it. It worked.Well, I didn't take it serious till after having my 2nd child again same problem happened and my loving neighbor made me the papaya oatmeal along with a papaya smoothie.

  After that, I started to use papaya often in my home. Now this papaya mask is from my loving neighbor again. I'm so thankful for her sharing with me this lovely mask. There are so many great benefits of using papaya. Papaya is rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Papaya can also help in creating the volume by nourishing the hair. It gives my hair thick

ness.  Here are the ingredients I use for the mask..

half cup papaya cut in chunks
half cup yogurt
half ripe banana
1 teaspoon raw honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Blend all ingredients well and apply to damp hair. Wrap with a shower cap and allow it to stand for about 20 minutes. Now wash your hair and if you want its optional to use conditioner.


Have a Blessed day!